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Grady Kimes

Grady Kimes, who is earning a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in nursing administration, chose to pursue his graduate degree at HNU because he believes in the institution’s values and felt that HNU offered the best fit for his academic career.

“I feel that education not only needs to open your mind, but your heart as well,” he said, adding that he felt this was best achieved in a small, private university setting. “I believe that HNU focuses on educating the entire person, ensuring that their graduates are well-rounded and ready to make a positive impact in the community.”

For the past eight years, Kimes has served in many different roles as a nursing professional, initially as a nursing aide and then as a registered nurse. He has worked in acute and primary care settings as a charge nurse, preceptor, and unit leader, among other positions.

Kimes says that despite the various responsibilities he has held throughout his career, he has never left the bedside.

“Providing direct care to the pediatric population and their families, and working side-by-side with other registered nurses has been a rewarding and challenging experience that I will forever be grateful for,” Kimes said. “It has taught me to be a more patient and compassionate person.”

Kimes is grateful for the generous support he is receiving for his tuition, noting the difficulties of working two jobs and going to school full time. He looks forward to applying the knowledge that he has gained at HNU to improve patient care and the work environment for himself and his colleagues.

Grady Kimes has benefitted greatly from the educational environment that the HNU Fund supports. The HNU Fund, which provides funding for scholarships, promotion of the SNJM mission, and a multitude of HNU programs, focuses on the University’s highest priorities to the advantage of all students. To learn more or to donate, click here.

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